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Monster Hunter Freedom Unite/Portable 2nd G FAQ/Walkthrough
For the Portable Sony Playstation
By Thomas Gazay aka Darksun45230 (qwerty45230@yahoo.com)
Version 3.00 (Most Recent Update: 4/25/10)
Copyright (c) 2010; Thomas Gazay
80 Characters Per Line
Font/Style/Size: Courier New/Regular/10
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"A Hunters Life for Me!"
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My name is Thomas Gazay aka Darksun45230 of GameFAQs. My story is a truly
boring one. I love Monster Hunter, and I don't have money for college. Guess
who needs a hobby? Yours truly has written (or in the process of writing
depending on which version reading) a guide. This guide has two purposes. One,
to kick my previous guides ass. And second, to give people the chance to break
into Monster Hunter.
As a the guide-writer it's my responsibility to teach you. Laughs are
forbidden. I'm serious. Because as an awesome-guide-maker I am, I must educate
you lowly serfs. Weep before my god-like intellect and good looks! MUAHAHAHHA~!
...I'm also here to teach you how to Hunt. Like a parent teaching a toddler, it
has to be done with the deepest affection. It also has to be repeated. Because
the parent knows his son and/or daughter won't get it the first time.
Information should come in little spurts. So they'll learn it. They can't learn
everything in a day. And you can't learn Monster Hunter in a day. Even if you
read this guide in a day.
Or in a equally hypothetical metaphor, the parent knows his child is an idiot.
That'll never change. No matter how hard the parent tries. So he/she might as
well beat (metaphorically speaking) a few lessons into the child's head. In the
hopes that he/she doesn't obliterate themselves. Or the poor souls that happen
to be nearby. For the both the parent and the child, the struggle is going to
be painful. In fact, it may damn well tear them apart. They'll learn though.
So which one are you? The child that learns, or the child that struggles?
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If you've ever read a guide then you should be familiar with CTRL + F. Simply
input a number on the list, like "[3.1]" for example (w/out quotations) to find
what you seek. Don't type something like "[3.1] Weapon Questions" or else
you'll come up with an error. It has to do with the way I formatted. *shrugs*
[0] If you e-mail me then you fail
[1] FAQ
[1.1] Beginning FAQ
[1.2] Game-Saving
[2] Pokke Village
[2.1] Home
[2.1.1] Item Box
[2.1.2] Felyne Kitchen
[2.2] Felyne Fighter
[2.2.1] Your Felyne Fighter
[2.2.2] Behavior
[2.2.3] Training
[2.2.4] Skills
[2.2.5] Loyalty
[2.3] Pokke Farm
[2.4] Weapon Seller/Forger
[2.5] Item Salesman
[2.6] Old Lady
[2.7] Training Hall
[2.7.1] Normal Training
[2.7.2] Special Training
[2.7.3] G Rank Training
[2.8] Village Elder
[2.9] Felyne Elder
[2.10] Guild Hall
[3] Basics
[3.1] Nature
[3.2] Controls
[3.3] Combat
[3.4] Accuracy
[3.5] Observance
[3.6] The Right Weapon
[3.7] Be Prepared
[3.7.1] Potions
[3.7.2] Paintballs
[3.7.3] Capturing
[3.7.4] Combining
[3.7.5] Enhancing
[3.7.6] Restoring Stamina
[3.7.7] Drinks
[3.7.8] Bombs
[3.7.9] Barrel Bombs
[3.7.10] Whetstones
[3.7.11] Ammo
[3.7.12] End-Game Inv.
[3.8] Choose your Skills
[3.9] Methods
[4] Weapons & Armor
[4.1] Weapon Questions
[4.1.1] Sword and Shield
[4.1.2] Dual Swords
[4.1.3] Greatsword
[4.1.4] Longsword
[4.1.5] Hammer
[4.1.6] Hunting Horn
[4.1.7] Lance
[4.1.8] Gunlance
[4.1.9] Light Bowgun
[4.1.10] Heavy Bowgun
[4.1.11] Bow
[4.2] Armor Questions
[4.3] Elder Armor
[4.3.1] Summary
[4.4] Felyne Elder Armor
[4.4.1] Summary
[4.5] G Rank Armor
[4.5.1] Summary
[5] Materials
[5.1] Gathering
[5.2] Pokke Farm
[5.3] Zenny
[6] End-Game Weapons
[6.1] Sword and Shield
[6.2] Dual Swords
[6.3] Greatswords
[6.4] Longswords
[6.5] Hammers
[6.6] Hunting Horn
[6.7] Lance
[6.8] Gunlance
[6.9] Light Bowgun
[6.10] Heavy Bowgun
[6.11] Bow
[7] Elder Quests
[7.1] Review
[7.1.1] Prep for Battle
[7.1.2] Wild-life
[7.1.3] Final Words
[7.2] Elder *
[7.3] Elder **
[7.3.1] Yian Kut-Ku
[7.3.2] Congalala
[7.3.3] Khezu
[7.3.4] Reviewing Elder **
[7.4] Elder ***
[7.4.1] Daimyo Hermituar
[7.4.2] Plesioth
[7.4.3] Gypceros
[7.4.4] Blangonga
[7.5] Elder ****
[7.5.1] Yian Garuga
[7.5.2] Monoblos/Diablos
[7.5.3] Shogun Ceanataur
[7.5.4] Gravios/Basarios
[7.5.5] Kushala Daora
[7.5.6] Tigrex
[7.6] Elder Quest *****
[7.6.1] Kirin
[7.6.2] Gravios
[7.6.3] Lunastra
[7.6.4] Chameleos
[7.6.5] Rathian & Rathalos
[7.7] Elder Quest ******
[7.7.1] Shen Gaoren
[7.7.2] Lao-Shan Lung
[7.7.3] Hypnocatrice
[To be continued...]
In case you need my Diagrams for reference (why is a mystery) just write
"Diagram #?" and replace the question mark with the following number. Simple
right?
Diagram #1 - Multi-Fireball
Diagram #2 - The Charge Method
Diagram #3 - Backhop Demonstration
Diagram #4 - Three Pronged Throw
Diagram #5 - Daimyo Hermituar
Diagram #6 - Hip-Check
Diagram #7 - Gypceros Tail Whip
Diagram #8 - Rock Cross
Diagram #9 - Wall-Guarding
Diagram #10 - Triple-Fireball
Diagram #11 - Tail Sweep
Diagram #12 - High Roar
Diagram #13 - Forward Sweep
Diagram #14 - Overshot Tackle
Diagram #15 - Full Moon Lightening
Diagram #16 - "Y" Lightening
Diagram #17 - Scrambled Lightening
Diagram #18 - Guarding against Lightening
Diagram #19 - Gunlance, Kirin, and you
Diagram #20 - Flamethrower
Diagram #21 - Remote Bombs
Diagram #22 - Gaoren Tread
Diagram #23 - Gaoren Rotation
Diagram #24 - Lao-Shan Lung Tread
Diagram #25 - Triple-Sleep Glob
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| Hosting! |
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The following sites are allowed to host this guide:
GameFAQs.com
Minegarde.com
reign-of-the-rathalos.com
SuperCheats.com
The following sites are forbidden to host this guide:
Cheatcc.com
If your site was not on either list, then you must acquire permission through
my e-mail address. And even if you're site WAS on the list, you must agree to
NEVER change the contents of the guide. I'm a pretty lax guy when it comes to
web-hosting. I prefer sites that don't have pop-up ads.
E-mail: qwerty45230@gmail.com
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First things first. Before you witness my guide, read through the names.
...Come on! I couldn't have done it without them...You're just gonna scroll by
this aren't you?
...
....sigh...I tried.
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| THE HEROES! |
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| 3plepounder | Admiredfob |
| Akubarix | akurixs |
| Alex (for format style) | amadinho |
| Archdraong | arth1 |
| BC2 | Bisquick207 |
| BlazerMFT | Bloodred_Hunter |
| Boldrin | chefs knife |
| CloudMcVehemuZ | cosmos89 |
| Croda | croda7 |
| David Cheng | demonpoe666 |
| Deocricius | Devil Trigger |
| DivineChaos97 | DMurdock |
| Drakina | DS31x |
| Dustin/Necrus | Eroero |
| fenrirx61 | FoNgThOnGz |
| Freakonature00 | Fred3035 |
| GANandSERTY | HoMeLeSsBoB |
| HotGamerMum | Jask |
| jhefsky and the akantot boyz | jophetism |
| KaizerMH2 | Kamikazeiii |
| Kawakami_Hanabi | Kayin9988 |
| KidImposter | KingOfMH |
| leo2710 | lunapanther |
| Lunaredge | M0rbid_An6e1 |
| MasterZ | mazereon |
| Molossus | Mondin |
| mukyo | mxc5012 |
| mx_703 | naijiao |
| Ner'zhul | NodalW |
| noilleberreven | Ocelot19 |
| Ocu_87 | Orlan |
| Orlean Knight | OwwMyEye |
| Psychol0gist | RaX |
| Renati37 | Rezard |
| ricebun | rigaT0NY |
| Ronnomaru | Ryzer |
| Saha | satan_lolz666 |
| Scooty_Puff | SeleniaAngel |
| Severine | Shimmerweed |
| shiquan | shoecream (Guide Tools) |
| SinirothX (for format) | slyboots |
| Sven | swk3000 |
| tm10 | TTD2005 |
| VehemuZ | VGProdigy |
| wingedcloud | XiaoSkull |
| zaak | Zekiryo |
| Zelda911 | Zero_1_2 |
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It will be updated as I complete the guide. So if you're reading this and this
isn't the Final version, chances are, your name could end up here!
Special Thanks to:
Neoseeker
Minegarde
YouTube
Reign-Of-The-Rathalos
And you for reading!
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| Quotes! |
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I've inserted a few quotations in order to spread knowledge, wisdom, and humor.
As any creditor, I am required to make a list of those whose dialogs I've
inserted in quotations. So logically, it's okay to laugh at the fact that I
included something from SpongeBob SquarePants.
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| MEDIA! |
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| Castlevania | Cave Story | Chrono Cross |
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| Chrono Trigger | Dragon Ball Z | Final Fantasy |
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| Final Fantasy | Final Fantasy II | Final Fantasy IX |
| Dissidia | | |
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| Final Fantasy | Final Fantasy V | Final Fantasy VII |
| Tactics | | |
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| Final Fantasy VII: | Final Fantasy VIII | Final Fantasy X |
| Advent Children | | |
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| Kingdom Hearts | Kingdom Hearts II | Metal Gear Solid |
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| Metal Gear Solid 3 | SpongeBob | The Legend of Zelda |
| | SquarePants | |
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| Valkyrie Profile 2: | Robin Hood: | Galaxy Quest |
| Silmeria | Men in Tights | |
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| PEOPLE! |
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| Abraham Maslow | Al Pacino |
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| Albert Einstein | Bob Dylan |
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| Edgar Bergen | Fran Lebowitz |
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| George Orwell | George Taylor |
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| Mae West | Wernher von Braun |
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| Tim Allen |
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-- Under no circumstances are you to e-mail me asking questions that have
already been answered in this FAQ.
-- Under no circumstances are you to e-mail me with non-Monster Hunter
material.
-- Under no circumstances are you to e-mail me about the forbidden list. You
know why you're site wasn't allowed. Deal with it.
If, and I mean once in a blue moon here, if I fail to cover a certain section
in my guide. Check other guides first before asking. If you fail to find the
information you're looking for, then, and only then, you can e-mail me.
E-mail: qwerty45230@gmail.com
If you e-mail me though, you fail at life.
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| Version History! |
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| Date | Version | Notes |
| 4/16/2008 | 0.50 | Beta |
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| 4/17/2008 | 0.55 | Added Table of Contents; numbering system; |
| | | strategy against Teostra/Lunastra. |
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| 4/20/2008 | 1.00 | Completed overall strategies involving all |
| | | monsters except for Fatalis. |
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| 09/29/08 | 1.10 | Shifted gears towards Monster Hunter Freedom |
| | | Unite; Updated format; added entire sections; in |
| | | other words a complete revision. |
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| 1/10/09 | 1.20 | First version submitted to GameFAQs. Will update |
| | | in spurts. |
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| 1/13/09 | 1.25 | Made minor corrections. Added Gypceros section. |
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| 1/15/09 | 1.40 | Special Thanks to Mazereon; Devil Trigger; and |
| | | slyboots for corrections and additions. Finished |
| | | Elder ***; started Elder ****; added Garuga |
| | | strategy. |
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| 1/27/09 | 1.65 | Added Diablos and Shogun section; accepted |
| | | Bloodred_Hunter's Diablos Bow Strategy. |
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| 2/22/09 | 1.90 | Added the Basarios and the immense Kushala Daora |
| | | section. Special thanks to RaX and Sven. |
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| 3/23/09 | 2.00 | Major revision to armory section to appeal to |
| | | Gunners; finish Tigrex and review; added quotes |
| | | for flavor and wisdom; starting Elder *****. |
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| 5/17/09 | 2.25 | Another major revision to almost all sections; |
| | | added more Gunner armors to Armor section; |
| | | finished Kirin section; rewrote Yian Kut-Ku; |
| | | Congalala; and Khezu strategy. Revising in |
| | | progress for those Wyverns below Basarios. Merged |
| | | Weapon and Armor section. |
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| 6/20/09 | 2.30 | Completed Daimyo Hermituar; Special Thanks to |
| | | Ner'zhul for Shell Shop list. |
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| 7/10/09 | 2.35 | Completed Plesioth; Special Thanks to NodalW and |
| | | HoMeLeSsBoB for Farming Methods. |
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| 1/2/10 | 2.50 | My hiatus is over; Changed over the End-game |
| | | Weapon list to their Unite counterparts; finished |
| | | weapon recommendations for early Monsters. |
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| 4/11/10 | 2.70 | Completed Gravios; Lunastra; and Chameleos |
| | | strategy; Special thanks to demonpoe666; Molossus; |
| | | and Fred3035 of Minegarde. |
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| 4/17/10 | 2.80 | Completed Rathalos and Rathain section; |
| | | Completed Shen Gaoren section. |
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| 4/25/10 | 3.00 | Completed Lao-Shan Lung and Hypnocatrice Section; |
| | | Finished Elder Rank Quests; We did it! :) |
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"The important thing is not to stop questioning."
~Albert Einstein
Q: Will this guide make me a better Monster Hunter?
A: No. Close this window... Yes of course read on.
Q: What is Monster Hunter?
A: Monster Hunter is an adventure game created by Capcom. You are a Hunter in a
world full of monsters. In order to fight off these creatures you forge
armor, through fishing, mining, combining items, creating weapons, and
making gems to further enhance our armor. We do this because we want to
become Monster Hunters.
Q: Who are you?
A: I am Darksun45230, and maybe, that's all you need to know.
Q: Why isn't this guide done?
A: Because...I haven't finished it yet. Unlike all my previous predecessors
I intend to finish this guide. Why? Because I have 10+ Resistance to
Burnout. I'm a still anxious about releasing it. It's been a long time
since I started writing this. And I'm afraid by doing this it'll kill my
motivation. However...people need help.
Q: Any other sites I should know about?
A: http://minegarde.com
http://www.reign-of-the-rathalos.com
Minegarde (formally Minegarde) has the end-all weapon branch section. I consult
Reign-of-the-Rathalos daily for their weapon calculator. Both are offer a
plethora of information, advice, and all with a smile. ^_- *wink*
Q: Are there videos out there that can help a Hunter like me?
A: http://www.youtube.com/user/naijiao
http://www.youtube.com/user/MHNoodles
http://www.youtube.com/user/admiredfob
MHNoodles covers the works of Monster Hunter Freedom 2, while AdmiredFob covers
post-MHF2. Their Newbie guides have helped propelled Hunters since the game's
start.
What about Naijiao? He professes in Greatsword Charge Guides. While being
something I cover, I cannot cover it to naijiao's degree.
Q: How hard is this game?
A: Hard. Very Hard. This guide will help you deal.
Q: Will what you teach me make my game easier?
A: Who knows? You can't MAKE the game easy. This guide teaches strategies to
take on different Wyverns. Not everything is covered, but most of it and in
great details. Just read on.
Q: Should I play this game?
A: It depends on your tastes. If you enjoy games from the casual genre then may
I direct you to Pokemon, Plants vs. Zombies, or Team Fortress 2. While
offering depth these games are also offer easier difficulty then this one.
(Team Fortress 2 being the exception as it depends on who your opponents
are.)
Q: Do I need to play the Monster Hunter Freedom 2?
A: No. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is an expansion meaning you don't need to
play MHF2 or have a copy on hand.
Q: Is this a sequel to Monster Hunter Freedom 2?
A: Yes and no. This is an expanded version of the original title. This version
includes extra content.
Q: What are the differences between Monster Hunter Freedom 2 and Monster Hunter
Freedom Unite?
A: An additional rank is capable of being unlocked for both Solo Quests and
Guild Quests. G Rank for Guild Quests and Felyne Elder for Solo Quests.
There are also new monsters, weapons, and materials to match each ranks.
Even G Rank Training Quests to prepare you for the career-ending matches.
Along with your own Felyne Fighter, you scale new Areas from older Monster
Hunter titles like Frontier and the original Monster Hunter Freedom. A
Hunter's Life for Me...again.
Q: I'm a veteran of the series, and seriously, what are the differences?
A: -- The Ceanataur SUUSS combination has been nerfed.
-- Devil Slicer has an extra requirement, Kirin Tail.
-- Hunting Horns receive an additional song that acts like Sonic Bomb.
-- Akantor Bow is nerfed, receives equipment upgrade but never regains
domineering ways.
-- Pokke Farm removed Gathering animation when materials are no longer
present.
-- You can send materials directly to the box or sell them (applies with
Monsters too.)
-- You can treasure hunt Solo.
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Q: How does the gameplay work?
A: The game itself is entirely mission based. You take Quests from the village
Elder at first, then when you become stronger you tackler the harder quests
available at the Guild Hall. You choose your armor from Gauntlets, Tassets,
Mails, and Boots; each item is customizable so you can mix and match
whatever you want. With a plethora of weapons ranging from Lances,
Gunlances, Bows, Swords and Shields, Dual Swords, Greatswords, Longswords,
Bowguns, Hammers, and Hunting Horns; it's a hunter's life for me.
Each weapon you have can execute a series of combos, Triangle, Triangle,
Triangle is most common. Each of the twelve weapon types you acquire has a
varying degree of effectiveness against certain monsters. Ergo, adding a level
of strategy and tactics unprecedented in any game imaginable.
Q: What are weapon types?
A: Short answer, they are the eleven weapons you start out with at the game's
beginning.
Long answer, each weapon has it's own subtle attributes that make it versatile
and completely different from any other weapon. Each weapon offers a
challenging, and unique aspect when compared to another weapon of it's kind.
Hence, weapon types.
Q: What weapon type should I start out with?
A: SnS, otherwise known as Sword and Shield. It's the easiest weapon to use as
it provides both balance and mobility. The perfect weapon for any beginner.
Q: What are missions?
A: Missions are the bulk of the game. They are quest that you do for fixed
amount of Zenny (currency) and the materials that come from felling said
monster. Why? Because it's what a Monster Hunter does.
Q: What are Maps?
A: Maps are specific locations that you arrive at when a mission begins. Some
take place during the day, or at night. There are subtle environmental
differences, like, at night Swamp water is poisonous.
It is important you know where you're going. If you're going to the Desert to
hunt Monoblos, shouldn't you bring Cold Drink? Forgetting to do that in later
quests can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
Q: What are Armor Skills?
A: Armor skills are the basic of the basic things you should know. Each piece
of armor in Monster Hunter comes with armor skill points. When you equip a
set as a whole, chances are those skill points will add up.
Q: What are Decorations?
A: Gems that attach to your armor that give you skill points. When you have met
the requirements to activate the skill it will add to your "Status" screen.
Example: You have Hermituar Armor. The helm gives you 1 point, the torso armor
gives you 2 points, the gauntlets give you 2 points, the tasset gives you 2
points, and the greaves give you 2 points (these aren't the actual stats I'm
just using this for sake of clarity.) You have a total of 9 Skill Points
applied to Guard however you need one more skill point to activate the skill.
What do you do? Each piece of armor has slots for a Gem from one slot to three.
Most armor pieces have at least one slot. If we make a Guard Gem and attach it
the Hermituar armor, that makes a total of 10 skill points and the skill Guard
activates. Got it? If not don't worry, it's simpler then it sounds.
Q: Arrg! I can't beat [Insert Wyvern Here!]
A: This is going to sound redundant, because it is, but this guide will help
you deal. Search this guide throughly, if you need something I can't provide
look to either the Monster Hunter Freedom 2 FAQs or the Monster Hunter
Freedom Unite FAQs. Be aware of the differences between the two games.
If you're more of a visual person hit YouTube and search for videos. I
guarantee you'll find at least one or more Hunters out there taking your Wyvern
on with ease.
Q: What are Secret Areas?
A: They are places that allow you to collect special items. However they are
only available during HR4+ Quests and only on the Snowy Mountain, Desert,
Swamp, and Volcano maps. You can't find them normally; instead you must
start there at the beginning of the mission. The chances of this happening
are 3%. However the Felyne Explorer Whim skill can make that 100%.
Q: What are Treasure Hunts?
A: They are quests that involve collecting items in order to gain points. The
more points you gain, the more that transfer over to Pokke Farm after. Usual
Treasure Hunts involve teaming up with more then one person to 'farm' for
materials and items to deposit in the supply box. You kill monsters and
collect various items that you wouldn't normally find in regular missions.
They all add up to points down the road, the rarer they are, the more points
they're worth.
Q: Where do I get (Insert Coin Here?)
A: Coins can only be acquired when beating a Training quest. The school is
located near the Guild Hall to the left. These coins unlock a special type
of armor called "Black Belt," the Training Instructor is wearing a full set
of this.
Q: I started a new game, why is it giving me an error?
A: Don't worry, this is normal. It's informing you that there is no save data
yet to be created on your memory stick.
Q: What are the ranks?
A: Elder Quest -- Easiest, Low Rank.
Felyne Elder Quests -- Easier, High Rank.
HR1 - HR3 -- Low Rank, Group capable, Monster compensate with more HP.
HR4 - HR6 -- High Rank, Group capable, Monster compensate with more HP.
HR7 - HR9 -- G Rank, Group capable, new and stronger Monsters.
Many Solo the Guild Hall quests as well in order to challenge themselves. If
that isn't your thing, then see next question.
Q: What is Xlink Kai?
A: Xlink Kai is software that allows you to communicate with other players
across the world. However you need Wifi Max (or any wireless USB unit) in
order to do this, since the only other alternative is PS3 Ad-Hoc Parties.
Their site: http://www.teamxlink.co.uk/
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An epidemic among newcomers is the desire to have money, tons of equipment and
all the items they need without much effort. If you've played role-playing games
nowadays, they fork over these things like candy. Monster Hunter is not a world
of instant gratification. The game is like Rome, not built in a day.
In a beginner's struggle to achieve anything, they sometimes turn to game-
saving. To put it simply, it's like reading the last chapter of a book without
any idea on the how it arrived at that conclusion. The process involves
downloading the saved game of someone who submitted their own to GameFAQs or any
other gaming website. They replace their save with this other one, ergo skipping
all the important fundamentals.
Having end-game weapons and armor doesn't change the difficulty. In fact, it
only makes things harder. Without the time invested in the game, game-savers
aren't armed with skills to survive stronger monsters. Compare that to someone
who has invested countless hours completing missions on their own. You'll find
the game-saver outclassed every time.
In my opinion, if you don't possess the time and effort that this game requires,
then don't play. Because we don't want you. There are plenty of other titles you
can be piss poor at. Monster Hunter is an experience, a journey from beginning
to end as told by you. And there is nothing worse then superficiality in a game
that demands 'so' much more.
/\ /\ |_|
/ \/ \onster | |unter===================================================--x
-----------x----------| [2] Pokke Village \
x===================================================----x
"Huzzah!"
~Balrog, Cave Story
Stop! Look around. Welcome to Pokke Village! In this frosty little paradise
you'll have many things open to you. For new Hunter's (like you) it can be
confusing. Let's start off with the basic, basic, of the basics.
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^
---| --- [2.1] Pokke Village --- |---
---| ~~~ Home ~~~ |---
v~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~v
This is the place where you live. This is where you woke up. I cannot, for the
life of me, understand how one becomes confused about this. Inside your humble
abode. The first thing you should notice is your bed. You use this to sleep on
and save your game. Though, you'll be prompted to save after every mission.
Next to the bed is the bookshelf.
+------------------+
| Info Magazine |
|------------------|
| Hunter's Fashion |
|------------------|
| Piggie's Fashion |
+------------------+
Info Magazines explains the world of Monster Hunter. Hunter's Fashion help you
decide what your undergarments look like. (Believe you and me, I've seen
better at Victoria's Secret! ^_- *Wink*.) Along with Hunter's Fashion is a
section where you change your hairs cut and color. Helmets do a great job of
making this feature useless. Alongside that are your Piggie's Fashions. Whoa~!
Wait up there Darksun, what is a Piggy?
Piggy your Pet. He's your only pet that comes with interchangeable costumes.
x------------------x
| PIGGY'S FASHION! |
x------------------x--------------------------------------x
| Name | Description |
|-------------------+-------------------------------------|
| The Naked Emperor | Wearing a diaper with a tiny crown |
|-------------------+-------------------------------------|
| Memorial Stripes | Horizontal purple stripped suit |
|-------------------+-------------------------------------|
| Charming Pink | A pink tee-shirt |
|-------------------+-------------------------------------|
| Black Green Clash | Watermelon green stripped suit |
|-------------------+-------------------------------------|
| Sleepy Pig White | Sheep Suit |
|-------------------+-------------------------------------|
| Angel Leotard | Exactly is described |
|-------------------+-------------------------------------|
| Famitsu Suit | Black suit with Famitsu Logo |
x-------------------+-------------------------------------x
Simply approach Piggy and play his mini-game. Simply wait for the music to
stop and press the action button at the exact moment a heart appears above his
head. If you pressed it at the right time, then a large Heart would appear
over Piggy's head; he'll join you. If you got the timing wrong, a small heart
will appear over Piggy's head, he'll still join. If you mess up by either
waiting too long, or pressing the button too early, you'll have to retry. You
may not have all those costumes at first, meaning you have to download them
via Download.
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^
---| --- [2.1.1] Home --- |---
---| ~~~ Item Box ~~~ |---
v~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~v
I'm a simple kind of FAQ writer. So when I say, you'll be spending most of
your time in front of an Item Box, I mean it.
You'll be spending most of your time in front of an item box.
As you'll learn. Items are a Hunter's bread and butter, as oxygen is to
humans, so on so forth. But why is this? It's because of the massive amount of
materials we have in said Item Box. Whether it's taking stuff out, putting
something in, or maybe you want to combine something?
x------------------x
| Put In Item |
|------------------|
| Take Out Item |
|------------------|
| Combine In Box |
|------------------|
| Change Equipment |
|------------------|
| Arrange Items |
|------------------|
| Sell Items |
x------------------x
#Combine in Box# was recently added along with extra space for materials. The
best part is that combining items in the box are always 100% Accurate! Cool
huh? If you didn't already notice, you can rotate the joystick to get a good
view of yourself, front and back. You can even get rid of that pesky Item Box
menu by pressing Start.
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^
---| --- [2.1.2] Home --- |---
---| ~~~ Felyne Kitchen ~~~ |---
v~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~v
This won't be available at first, not until you unlock the Old Lady who sells
them by finishing 2* Elder Quests. Even then you're limited to one at first,
they can be of help during tough quests. For more information on your trusted
Felyne Chef see this link. Though they don't mention you can have your chefs
cook Raw Meat along with other Fish for surprising results!
http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/psp/file/934395/501150
This part of the FAQ will focus on something else.
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^
---| --- [2.2] Home --- |---
---| ~~~ Felyne Fighter ~~~ |---
v~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~v
Your Felyne Fighter is unlocked around the same time as your Chef Felyne.
Felyne Fighter's serve a more fun purpose. They get to go in battle with you.
Note though, a Felyne Fighter isn't a powerhouse. Nay, in fact you'll find
your cuddly sidekick weaker then you. So why take them?
A Felyne Fighter has many uses depending on what you are willing to teach it.
Perhaps you need thieving Felyne? Something that Paralyzes? Or maybe you enjoy
seeing a Felyne walk into an enemy with a over-sized bomb on it's head.
Doesn't everyone? There are a few facts you should know first.
-- Felyne Fighter's have a maximum of twenty levels.
-- You may recruit a maximum of thirteen fighters.
-- A Felyne can learn skills by acquiring skill points and applying them.
-- Felyne Fighter's start with 100 HP and by twenty have 130 HP.
-- The sum of a Felyne Fighter's Attack and Defense by the end is five-
hundred. Meaning you could have 450 Attack/50 Defense or vice versa.
-- Your Felyne will celebrate when you have prepared Well-Done Steak, sleep
with you at camp to recover HP, and fish with you while fishing.
-- Costumes are available via Download at the Main Menu.
-- You can switch your Chefs with your Fighters, kinda a lover-fighter
relationship.
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^
---| --- [2.2.1] Felyne Fighter --- |---
---| ~~~ Your Felyne Fighter ~~~ |---
v~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~v
On your journey to leveling your Felyne Fighter up, you'll eventually want to
decide how that happens. We're going to break it down so you can understand
what you're getting into with your Felyne.
x----------------x
| FELYNE STATUS! |
x----------------x---------------------------------x
| Name | Description |
|--------------+------------------------------------|
| Loyalty | Effects Felyne's actions |
|--------------+------------------------------------|
| Lineage | Color of Felyne |
|--------------+------------------------------------|
| Character | The way Felyne acts during battle |
|--------------+------------------------------------|
| Attack Type | Felyne's physical attack |
|--------------+------------------------------------|
| Combat Style | Preferred attack pattern |
x--------------+------------------------------------x
As we begin to cover all these sections it is important to understand your
Felyne's role in battle. The Wyvern/Monster you're facing will sometimes
target your Felyne. That's good for beginners as it takes some of the pressure
off. This sometimes yields the opportunity to restore your health. Useful
right?
For, uh, more advanced players. Who plans that a monster will turn your
direction or will aim at you, will find them annoying. The strategy section of
this guide was not written considering the actions and effects of your Felyne
Fighter. Period. That means you'll have to improvise at certain points; or not
take your Felyne Fighter at all. You may think its a small thing, but it's not.
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^
---| --- [2.2.2] Felyne Fighter --- |---
---| ~~~ Behavior ~~~ |---
v~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~v
Call it what you want, personality, behavior, or whatnot. The first thing you
should look at when selecting your Felyne Fighter is it's Behavior. This
determines your Fighter's weapon preference, recovery rate, and what it
attacks. There are many styles of behavior making it difficult to know which
one is right for you. Here is a list of these behaviors.
x------------------x
| FELYNE BEHAVIOR! |
x------------------x----------------------------------------------------------x
| Name | Preference | Heal Rate | Attacks |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Berserker | Weapon | Will not Revive | Large Monsters |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Normal | Weapon & Bomb | Normal | Small & Large Monsters |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Careful | Bombs | Fast | Small Monsters |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Timid | Bombs | Very Fast | Small Monsters |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Guerrilla | Weapon Only | Normal | Small & Large Monsters |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Weapon User | Weapon Only | Normal | Small & Large Monsters |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Weapon Lover | Weapon | Normal | Small & Large Monsters |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Bomb User | Bombs | Normal | Small & Large Monsters |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Bomb Lover | Weapon | Normal | Large Monsters Only |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Large Hunter | Weapon | Normal | Large Monsters Only |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Small Hunter | Weapon | Normal | Small Monsters Only |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| *Pacifist | Doesn't Attack | Normal | Unable to Attack |
|--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------|
| Martyr | Bombs Only | Will not Revive | Large Monsters Only |
x--------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------------------x
*Note: Pacifists are purely skill using Felynes. You'll have to teach them,
but they can learn skills like Greater Demon Flute to increase your attack.
Pacifists are the Behavior when it comes to skills and buffs. Though I've
heard Timid works too.
It's important you know the behavior of your Felyne, so you can equip him with
skills that match said Behavior.
Pro-tip:
-- For Feylnes that cannot revive themselves normally, bring Lifepowder.
Lifepowder will not only heal you, but you're Felyne as well. Healing Buffs
via Hunting Horns works as well.
-- The difference between Impact and Slash Types is simply the effect of each.
Slash will be more or less inclined to cut off said Wyvern's tail. Impact when
combined with a Hammer, can increase the knockout rate of said monster. Note
that not all monsters can be knocked out.
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^
---| --- [2.2.3] Felyne Fighter --- |---
---| ~~~ Training ~~~ |---
v~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~v
Now the proud owner of a Felyne Fighter, how do you buff him up? Well, that's
where training comes in. We already know a Felyne Fighter can gain a maximum
of twenty levels, but what changes between Level 1 and Level 20? A Felyne's
stats are divided up between Attack Power, Defense, HP, Skill Points, and
Loyalty. Each are self-explanatory (we'll get to Loyalty later.)
In order to train a Felyne, simply check the Fighter Board in the Felyne
Kitchen and select 'Development.' There you can train your Felyne under a
specific set of practices.
x---------------------x
| FELYNE DEVELOPMENT! |
x---------------------x----------------------------------x
| Name | Description |
|--------------+------------------------------------------|
| Martial Arts | Increases Attack Power |
|--------------+------------------------------------------|
| Strength | Increases Maximum HP |
|--------------+------------------------------------------|
| Toughness | Increases Defense |
|--------------+------------------------------------------|
| Fencing | Increases both Attack Power and Defense |
|--------------+------------------------------------------|
| Meditation | Increase Skill Points |
|--------------+------------------------------------------|
| Rest | Increases Loyalty |
+--------------+------------------------------------------+
Along with natural stat points, your Felyne can acquire extra attack and
defenses points via training. The difference between Fencing and Martial
Arts/Toughness is that Fencing gives a little less Attack and Defense to both
areas.
It is possible, even after leveling your Felyne to Level 20, to increase your
Felyne Fighter's Attack/Defense. Simply train him under either under Martial
Arts or Toughness. Note though, your Felyne Fighter's stats cap at five-
hundred. Meaning if you want to increase your Fighter's Defense, it will take
a stat point out of Attack and into defense.
Many state that putting points into Attack is useless in itself. For one, your
Felyne Fighter doesn't do a whole lot of damage. Rather, many use them as
fodder against enemy wyverns.
^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~^
---| --- [2.2.4] Felyne Fighter's --- |---
---| ~~~ Skills ~~~ |---
v~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~v
Like a Hunter's armor skills, a Felyne Fighter's skills are their bread and
butter. By leveling or using Meditation, you can increase your Felyne
Fighter's skill points. What do skills do? Well, that's a good question. I
just happen to have a list.
x----------------x
| FELYNE SKILLS! |
x----------------x-----------------------------------------------------------x
| Name | Points | Description |
|----------------------------+---------+-------------------------------------|
| Flute | 20pts | Provokes enemy with 40% less HP. |
|----------------------------+---------+-------------------------------------|
| Demon Flute | 60pts | Increases Att. of Hunter & Felyne. |
|----------------------------+---------+-------------------------------------|
| Armor Flute | 60pts | Increases Def. of Hunter & Felyne. |
|----------------------------+---------+-------------------------------------|
| Antidote Flute | 30pts | Cures Poison. |
|----------------------------+---------+-------------------------------------|
| Health Flute | 70pts | Heals HP. |
|----------------------------+---------+-------------------------------------|
| Greater Health Flute | 120pts | Greatly Heals HP. |
|----------------------------+---------+-------------------------------------|
| Elemental Attack [Fire] | 15pts | Adds Fire to attacks. |
|----------------------------+---------+-------------------------------------|
| Elemental Attack [Water] | 15pts | Adds Water to attacks. |
|----------------------------+---------+-------------------------------------|
| Elemental Attack [Thunder] | 15pts | Adds Thunder to attacks. |
|----------------------------+---------+-------------------------------------|